Patient Care Assistant - Intensive Care Unit - PCA
Patient Care Assistant - Intensive Care Unit - PCA
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Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patients agespecific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patients status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours which may include days evenings nights holidays and weekends.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Graduation from a vocational program for nursing assistants preferred.
- Availability to work flexible hours which may include days evenings nights holidays and weekends.
- Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
- Relevant experience preferred. Strong computer skills preferred.
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant training program.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Arizona Board of Nursing is required upon hire.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) preferred required within 12 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. (Employees with a start date prior to December 31 2018 LNA is required at time of first renewal.
Employment Type
Full-Time
